I dreamt that I was exceptional, then I woke up and it was too late

American exceptionalism is another word for American Chauvinism.

Every empire has it, its so important to know history, you see people repeating it all the time, america has the same problems as rome, within a moser setting.

@gorgghalkhani2835

8 жыл бұрын

+NeoLogical Positivist1936 America is nothing like Rome.

@aspiringscientist6674

8 жыл бұрын

Milder i forgot to check it.

@jonsnor4313

6 жыл бұрын

The system of rome is a bit outdated, and the founder of america used it as basis.

@buzifalus

2 жыл бұрын

America does not even reach the heels of Rome. It is actually the Whore of Babylom, servitude of the Beast

American exceptionalism was borne out of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - from 1945 up to date, the USA has sought to maintain its position as a model for the world

@Zaitekno

5 жыл бұрын

a rather laughable model.

I think it's ever since Monroe that every President has had a doctrine.

Does anyone know who the interviewer is?

Considering that the US has military bases all around the world and the President is in charge of the military and domestic bureaucracy, it is easy to define the US as an empire and the President as the emperor, per the definition of an empire as a large unified territory under the rule of one person.

The term "isolationism" originally referred to economic isolation, didn't it? The US tried that for a period, not trading much with the world, and it was adjudged to be a failure. So they've transposed it to foreign policy, along with its negative connotations.

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Nearly everything that is exceptional (or not) about a country is largely objectively traceable. Such as a countries military, economy, scientific advancement/contribution, ect. I do not see the problem with noting what is unique about America and (if one is American) finding those attributes heartening.

@thetruthfulchannel6348

7 жыл бұрын

The problem is that America DOES NOT champion democracy. It installs brutal dictators and promotes terrorism.

@Justanothaguy

4 жыл бұрын

@@thetruthfulchannel6348 It's rather more nuanced than that, the US practices a form of foreign policy known as Realpolitik, this is generally practiced by countries with vested economic interests that transcend their immediate borders. The US is rather unique in that its early foray into imperialism was aimed primarily at opening up new markets to sell its materials to, it just so happened that Europe was suicidal and wished to burn itself to the ground, naturally allowing the US to rise to the occasion. Empires are a historical norm, the hope is that such practices can be moderated and eventually abandoned for more internationalist politics.

@brandonszpot8948

Жыл бұрын

That’s not what American exceptionalism means.

Disgusting!

@appleslover

3 жыл бұрын

Just like you

america is unique. not like other countries are unique , every country is unique. america is of a unique uniqueness.........this is the meaning of the american exceptionalism .america does not only have the right to teach and rule the world , it's their duty.......

@Zaitekno

5 жыл бұрын

terrifying

@pouncepounce7417

4 жыл бұрын

freedom bombing...

@kingmosesix432

3 жыл бұрын

"Annnnd......... here ur freedom" Wtf where is my house n wealth. Ah shit the good guyz american came n just gave me freedom. Thnx God ~bless~ America

@hellucination9905

2 жыл бұрын

America is over. Welcome to multipolarity.

@huwpickering3685

Жыл бұрын

Bad enough to try and justify one state’s hegemony over the rest, but to try and do so with the words “a unique uniqueness”… it’s like goose-stepping behind a TikToker

Very disappointed, Chomsky never defines what he or even others believe what American Exceptionalism is. A professor of linguistics and cannot even defines his terms. Language is communications and in order to have a discussion there must be mutually agreeable terms. Otherwise everyone talks pass each other.

@thetruthfulchannel6348

7 жыл бұрын

He does define it. Your comprehension is pathetic. He defines it as a secular religion that purports the idea that America is always good and champions democracy despite the facts that point to the contrary.

@ThatOneAlbinoMofo

5 жыл бұрын

The Truthful Channel No... That is your interpretation of it. He specifically threw the definition under the bus by shoehorning it as merely the idea of an indignant exalting of ones nation and the steadfast loyality to all purposed actions that benefit it. Under his description there is reason to assume that damn near all nations are infected by "American" exceptionalism. In fact he will the second he implies that american interests have led to our influencing the other nations, hence why captialism will be placed under American exceptionalism as an expression of our oppressive obsessions and devotion to the state. Problem is that Noams explaination literally can be used to describe the USSR and the PRC...hence why he always has to place distance between these examples of "Socialist Exceptionalism" and His views while promoting American exceptionalism as a more intrusive tool than centralized planning.

@jekonimus

5 жыл бұрын

Hey. He really does define it. In books and talks. If he doesn't in this specific video, it doesn't mean he didn't do it ^^ Don't worry you will find it, if you have a little more patience.

@pouncepounce7417

4 жыл бұрын

He says it is an doctrine. That is a very clear definition. 2:00 on

@juanmanikings

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThatOneAlbinoMofo LOL what a pathetic response what he says is right american exceptionalism is a religious doctrine that US gov use to excuse it's own atrocities

Mr. Chomsky presents a straw man. What he describes as American exceptionalism is not what the phrase has historically meant. Nor is it what contemporary beleivers in American Exceptionalism say it is. Throughout the history of mankind every nation in the world was ruled by kings, dictators, tyrants, and oppressive governments. The vast majority of people lived in utter fear of thier leaders. Most people lived in poverty and bondage. The pilgrims left an oppressive king seeking freedom. For the first time in the history of mankind a government was formed to serve the people! For the people, by the people, of the people. This experiment was never attempted before. It was an exception to the rule. It was exceptional! Not only did the experiment work. America became the richest , freesest, and the most powerful nation in the history of the world! That my friend is American Exceptionalism.

@ssssssssss1638

8 жыл бұрын

+Rob The Blue Collar Guy Who became rich, who was able to vote, who was taken out for this land to be taken, who did we exploit to get rich, how destructive has our effect been on the environment

@robthebluecollarguy645

8 жыл бұрын

Didn't say we were perfect. only that we are exceptional. Because we are exceptional we were able to right our wrongs such as slavery.

@ronbrooks3026

8 жыл бұрын

+Rob The Blue Collar Guy I've been searching the phrase "American Exceptionalism" for another historical meaning (other than what Chomsky calls it) but come up with nothing. Can you link me a source for the definition you described. Thanks

@ronbrooks3026

8 жыл бұрын

+Adrian Hutchinson Yeah, I agree with you that Chomsky says exactly that. Unfortunately, Rob, I believe your outlook on American history is somewhat distorted...candy coated...patriotic/nationalistic. I suggest "A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn. You may want to read up on those pilgrims who fled to the what would eventually become the US and their behavior to native americans. In fact, read up on what Christopher Columbus was writing in his log about what THEY did to the natives 40 years BEFORE the arrival of the pilgrims. High school history books don't reveal a whole lot, believe me. And since you mention slavery, I just can't agree on you POV. Slavery wasn't abolished out of the kindness of white people's hearts. Slavery was abolished in England at least 40 years before it happened in America but only because it was understood that "wage slavery" would cost even less. Why? Because, if anything else, wage slavery gives the impression of "being free", hence, maintaining the population more tranquil.

@tugboat6940

8 жыл бұрын

+Rob The Blue Collar Guy Holy shit you're a joke. We are far from the being the most "free" nation in the world. Our government spies on us and continues to turn America into more and more of a police state. And you really think we were the first country in history to have a government "for the people"? You're the perfect example of American exceptionalism, and not your deluded view of the good kind of American exceptionalism. You don't know history or hardly anything outside of our borders. You buy into establishment media rhetoric and refuse to think for yourself. America does so much harm around the world it's atrocious. And you want to talk about oppressive governments? We have a government that is bought out buy corporations to the point where the common citizen no longer has any voice in terms of public policy, and half of our country is too stupid to realize this. They just buy in to bullshit they see on T.V. This country is pathetic and is a sore on the human condition. America makes me sick and it's people like you that lead me to feel this way. Go fuck yourself